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Challenges and Possible Solutions for Edtech Procurement: Part 1

Digital Promise

Classrooms are evolving as technology influences the way students learn and educators teach. Educational technology (edtech) companies have capitalized on technology’s potential to personalize learning experiences for students, which can result in content that is layered with mechanisms to support the needs of diverse learners.

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Challenges Facing Edtech Procurement and Possible Solutions: Part 2

Digital Promise

Despite the challenges educators face when trying to purchase edtech tools, new procurement tools have emerged that support evidence-based decision making when choosing and buying edtech products. Start with a Needs Assessment to Prioritize Students when Purchasing Edtech. Now for the fun part!

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New National Survey Analyzes Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching and Learning

Digital Promise

Additionally, while teachers reported having less say into the educational technology they use now than in our fall 2019 survey, those who have this input are much more likely than those without it to see their online classes as effective. Edtech and Professional Development. Lessons Learned to Move Forward.

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Students’ worry: education technology might predict failure before they have a chance to succeed

The Hechinger Report

“We don’t know who is choosing it and who is pulling the strings,” said Luis (known as Adrian) Manzano-Anzures, a student at Warren, Michigan’s Macomb Community College, who spoke last month on a panel at EduCon 2.9 , an annual conference about education and technology at Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy, a public magnet school.

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How and When to Choose the Right LMS for Your School Community

Digital Promise

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. Shifting from threat to opportunity in K-12 innovation In educational futurist Michael B.

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Responding to COVID-19: How Are the Children?

Digital Promise

While this new reality won’t be easy, the good news is there are many resources to help educators and parents navigate the road ahead. Bridging The Digital Divide. In particular, the Lakota team is working hard to stay connected and continue to build relationships with all stakeholders in their public education system.

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Supporting Research-Based Personalization for Reading Success

Digital Promise

In response to this challenge, Digital Promise Global has embarked on a multi-year initiative, Learner Positioning Systems ™ (LPS). Reading is a foundational skill for all learning and therefore is the focus of the first LPS research project. Get your copy of the report here.